Kern Canyon

Bakersfield, California

Capacity: 11.5 MW
Status: Operating
Fuel: Hydroelectric
Technology: Conventional Hydroelectric
Operator: Kern and Tule Hydro LLC
City: Bakersfield
County: Kern County
State: California
Operational date: August 1921
Balancing authority: CISO

Kern Canyon is a 11.5 MW hydroelectric power plant in Bakersfield, California. Operated by Kern and Tule Hydro LLC, it has been operating since 1921. The facility is located in Kern County, within the CISO balancing authority.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA-860M)